COPD In the family...My mother died from cancer 35 years ago. Looking back now I'm certain she suffered with COPD long before her cancer diagnosis. She was 73. She smoked less than 10...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
New to this Forum...I found this Group only this morning. I kept meaning to search for one but kept forgetting. I have memory issues. Anyway, I was diagnosed this year with COPD/Emphysema on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ups and Downs with COPD..."One Day I'm Breathing Easy, The Next I'm Struggling: The Unpredictability of COPD" Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be a rollercoaster of emotions and physical challenges. One...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Doctor Fatigue...Along with being overwhelmed with too many Doctor appointments and testing; for me there is the added stress of transportation. My local Elder services center will provide transportation with. a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTravel
Mobility...I'm 74 years old, with stage four COPD, on oxygen 24/7. I've got the usual "toys" home concentrator, portable concentrator, scooter, walker, and cane, and seemingly miles of tubing. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelCoping
not well...I got really sick in December with pneumonia...caught a flu from grandkids and got sicker. I was getting better, then, in June, a bunch of us went to a graduation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBreathingSymptoms
I feel like a burden ...I was diagnosed with copd roughly around when I was 42 unfortunately I didn't stop smoking right away so obviously it got worse 🙃 I here people on here talking...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
COPD / Packing...What are some of your tips when it comes to packing with COPD? Do you handle this in small sections - turn up your oxygen to keep going? I need...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingEmphysema
Anyone here using a BiPAP machine?...Anyone here using a BiPAP machine? https://copd.net/living/bipap-live-better If so, can you tell us about it?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
flares and exacerbations...would like to be more informed about managing copd flares and exacerbations...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
Severe cellulitis ...I have COPD 9 years on oxygen 24/7. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure.My question is have any of you had a problem with edema causing severe cellulitis and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingCoping
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?...It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As the caregiver, I first noticed an abrupt change...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter Readings...Pulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate readings. This post aims to simplify the understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stage 4 COPD ...The most frustrating thing is not having energy to do anything trying to walk gets my heart rate going so high. I have no strength now it takes awhile to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Whenever a Celebrity dies from COPD...Autopsy report of Sinead O'Connor released. Does her death give any credence to our plight. It seems most believe we just pretend to be sick ? https://people.com/sinead-oconnor-official-cause-of-death-revealed-report-8684949...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
It's a bitch...If you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As supportive as those are, if you yourself don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family
Insurance & medicare...A person on disability already struggles with day to day life,then medicare & Medicaid want u to pay out your own pocket for treatments & meds & cpap machines cost...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
Insurance & medicare...THE MEDICAL FIELD IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE TEY DONT WANT TO HEAL US,ONLY MANAGE R HEALTH,IF U ARE DISABLED HOW DO THE EXPECT U TO COVER YOUR OWN MEDICALBILLS OR...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
ankle and foot swelling---edema...I'm 83 and had polio at age 11; just in my legs. Was able to regain full function through hydrotherapy and have had a mostly-healthy life. Last month, after being...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental HealthSide Effects
Why is my spO2 always 95+ but I'm always SOB. Never found a good answer in my research or talking with my pulmonist. ...This causes a lot of anxiety and depression....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepression
